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1 hollowness
hollowness ['hɒləʊnɪs](a) (of tree, container) creux m, cavité f∎ the hollowness of his eyes ses yeux enfoncés;∎ the hollowness of his cheeks ses joues creuses∎ the hollowness of her voice sa voix éteinte(d) (of promise, words, excuse) fausseté f, manque m de sincérité;∎ the hollowness of a victory une victoire qui ne veut rien dire
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